Officer (Public Affairs) (Ref. 261021003-IE)

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Officer (Public Affairs) (Ref. 261021003-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to play a key supportive role in the Public Affairs Team of the Communications and Public Affairs Office.  He/She will be required to: 

(a) assist in executing media relations activities including press conferences, briefings and interviews, the handling of media enquiries and public requests, and providing on-site support for media and / or university-level events;

(b) assist in the compilation of press releases, newsletters and other communications collaterals;

(c) monitor local and regional public affairs development in the higher education sector;

(d) provide administrative support to the Public Affairs Team, such as maintaining the media database and mailing lists, compiling news monitoring report, coordinating contract renewal for service providers and keeping track of the budget expense of the Public Affairs Team; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree;

(b) at least three years of experience in related fields of work;

(c) proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office software and Chinese word processing;

(d) good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage; and

(e) the ability to be a good team player with excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. 

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 4 November 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.